R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Wed Dec 09, 2020 2:44 pm
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I see Bagster have now released a 1250 version tank cover if anyones interested : ) |
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I never could understand why anyone would put an ugly cover over their nice shiny tank.
2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3.
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Zitat von DC im Beitrag #1 I've been running a Bagster cover on my 2016 Lupin since new. Never need to worry about scratching the tank.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #5Zitat von DC im Beitrag #1 Kind of a catch-22. Your tank is not scratched, but no one can see your tank. Is the scratch protection for resale? |
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When you take that ugly thing off your tank after a while you will find that it has got damp and dirty underneath and your tank will look dreadful.
2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3.
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Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #2 The lupin and light grey bikes are so beautiful you need to dress them down sometimes when you take her out so other riders don't get jealous :)
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #8 I went from a magnetic (which I still use sometimes as a pillion pack) to Famsa tank bags which consist of a bib over the centre of the tank with a hole tailored for the petrol filler cap and zip on bags of different sizes. I really like them. Advantages: Protects the vulnerable bit of the tank from scratches from zips etc while allowing the paintwork mostly to be seen You partially unzip the U shape zip to gain access to the filler cap Two different size bags plus an A4 map case. The small bag or map case look proportionate on an RS. Unfortunately they have ceased manufacture but they are still available. I recently picked up a small one lightly used for my F800GT to compliment that on the R1250RS. Photo of the small bag on the 1250RS attached Chris DSCF8433 (2).JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage
13 Plate F800GT with full luggage Past loves: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, Yamaha FJR1300 |
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I remember Famsa but never bought one of their products. I wonder what happened to the company? Famsa.com is a Mexican furniture company. |
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They were an Italian company that ceased trading or at least ceased making tank bags maybe 18 months ago. They were going strong when I bought for my Moto Guzzi Stelvio about four years ago. I took the bag and base off the Stelvio when trading in for the R1250RS with fingers crossed that it would fit the R1250RS which it does. So I am in no hurry to move on to a tanklock type fitting!
19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage
13 Plate F800GT with full luggage Past loves: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, Yamaha FJR1300 |
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Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #7 I've ridden with tank covers since 1986 and I typically own bikes for ~15-yrs. I've never had a problem with dirt under the cover.
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #8 I'm still running a Bagster Alpha on my TDM, using the tailored tank cover harness. On the RS I have a more up to date tank bag fitted to the universal harness, which needed quite a bit of modification to fit but works well after the effort. It's a good system, well made and built to last. That said, I've yet to try the more modern tanklock fitting. No rush.. I've not worn out the Bagster stuff yet!
Current: 2015 BMW R1200RS Sport SE, 2003 Yamaha TDM900
Past: 1999 Honda CLR125, 1995 Honda CB500, 1998 Triumph Sprint Sport, 1995 Honda VFR750FS, 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM, 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, 2015 Honda VFR800X "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube" - HST |
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